Kabir says that one must renounce illusion and the small cup (of worldly attachment). By abandoning the ego and taking the Guru's steps, the soul is sure to survive.

Kabir suggests that just as one relinquishes the small cup of illusion, one must abandon the ego and take refuge at the Guru's feet. This metaphor highlights that worldly attachments and the sense of 'self' are fleeting. Only the Guru's guidance provides the path that saves the soul from the fear of death.